Behavior and Training
Pet Training Tips and Advice
Get the most up-to-date training advice from pet lovers, trainers, and experts. From house-breaking a puppy to addressing complex issues like separation anxiety, you can solve a world of problems by properly training your pet.
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JULY 6, 2022Canine Co-Pilots: Being Polite in the Car
Does your dog need some help getting used to riding in the car? Keep your pup happy and safe by following this checklist for driving with canine passengers.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | OCTOBER 10, 2022AKC Hunt Tests and Field Trials for Sporting Breed Dogs
Discover different hunts, field trials, and events for sporting breed dogs that can be fun for field trial dogs, hounds, their owners, and more!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JUNE 17, 2022Bringing Your Pet into the Office for the First Time? Here’s How to Prepare
Bringing your dog to the office? Here are tips to ensure that you & your pup have a pawsitive experience at work, including packing a bag of doggy essentials.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019Canine Fitness: Teach Your Dog Lateral Walking
Teaching your dog to lateral walk can help to prevent injuries and strengthen important muscles! Canine fitness can also help you to bond with your dog!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JULY 20, 2020AKC Tracking: Put Your Dog's Nose to Work
Learn more information on AKC Tracking to decide if it is the right sport for you and your dog to enjoy together. Then, learn how to get started!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | NOVEMBER 9, 2022Take a Hike with Your Dog
Hit the trail with your pup to celebrate National Take a Hike Day. Here's how to prep, what to pack, and 6 tips for taking a hike with your dog.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 28, 2016Canine Door Etiquette
Is your canine under control when you enter and exit doors together? Or does your dog plow through doors ahead of you and drag you behind his leash?
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 26, 2022Dog Body Language: Calming Signals
Dog body language includes calming signals displayed when stressed. Your dog may show these signs due to anxiety, fear, excitement, or other stress.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | APRIL 29, 2022Behavioral Issues in Dogs as We Return to Work
Returning to work might affect our dogs more than it affects us. Here are 7 tips for dealing with behavioral issues in dogs when we return to the office.
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